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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 213, 3 254
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 193.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 36,
3 41.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 136.
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230Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
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264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................48, 92
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................233
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............142
Autostop ............................... 96, 137
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 58Bonnet ....................................... 192
Brake and clutch fluid .................238
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 196
Brakes ............................... 150, 196
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 253
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...219
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 154
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 79
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............259
Colour-Info-Display .....................101